The company's name has been an icon for car lovers. There is also plenty of every day consumers who would drool at the chance to drive one.

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A Ferrari 458 Spider sits outside of a store in Austin.

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How often do you see four Ferraris parked together?

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A view of a couple of Ferraris in a Houston parking lot.

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A rear shot of the Ferrari 458 Coupe. It's a bit light on space for passengers, but it has plenty of horsepower.

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A view of the car's 8-cylinder engine that can top out at more than 200 mph.

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The interior of the Ferrari FF, the company's touring option.

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Have you seen a better looking back seat?

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An exterior shot of the Ferrari FF, the company's touring option.

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A view of the wheels that Ferrari uses.

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A view of the Ferrari 458 Spider.

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The Ferrari 458 Spider looks just as good from the rear as it does from the front.

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How does this view look to you?

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A rear shot of the Ferrari 458 Coupe. It's a bit light on space for passengers, but it has plenty of horsepower.

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A closer view of the Ferrari icon on the car's V8 cylinder engine.

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The interior of a Ferrari 458 Coupe.

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The interior of the Ferrari FF, the company's touring option.

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Unlike other consumer cars, Ferrari puts the reverse switch on the dash. It also has a few other options for more adventurous drivers.

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Ferrari uses ceramic brakes that allow drivers more braking power than more conventional steel or aluminum brakes.

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Ferrari isn't shy about putting its logo on nearly everything.

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Ferrari doesn't skimp on the details. This is a view of the dash.

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The view from behind the wheel of a Ferrari FF, the company’s touring option.

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This is a photo of the front of a Ferrari California.

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This is a photo of the rear of a Ferrari California.

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Two Ferraris sit in a parking lot outside of Austin.

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A rear view of the Ferrari.

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Have you seen a prettier dial?

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The interior of a Ferrari 458 Coupe.

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A view of the interior of a Ferrari.

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A Ferrari sits outside of a store in Austin.

In a car worth $100,000 more than my childhood home, I eased my foot off the brake and punched the accelerator for the first time.

This must have been what Ferris Bueller felt like.

Driving a Ferrari might be one of the most nerve-wrenching experiences on U.S. roadways because of how much a wreck could set you back. That can – and often times does – makes first-time drivers a bit timid and uneasy behind its wheel of a Ferrari.

The iconic Italian sports car is a rarity in the U.S., meaning few people get the chance to slip behind the wheel of one. It might be even rarer to get your hands on a key without paying a dime.

The Ferrari 458 Spider convertible is the most expensive thing I've ever touched -- or at least that I can remember. The base price is around $235,000, or roughly around the same price as 13 new Honda Civics.

So what's it like being behind the wheel?

Mark Gené might know best.

Gené has been test driving Ferraris for the past eight years. He's normally test driving and tweaking the company's Formula One race cars, but he's also had plenty of experience behind the wheel of the company's road models.

"It's something that everyone should get to experience," he said. "There's nothing else like it."

He isn't just saying that, either, and after sliding into the 458 Spider, it wasn't hard to understand what he meant.

Like all Ferraris, the 458 Spider takes many of its cues from the company's Formula One race car. The carbon fiber steering wheel is littered with dials, switches and buttons that can be a bit dizzying at first.

The most jarring thing about the car is the power, traction and control you feel behind the wheel. You can step on the accelerator and hit 60 miles per hour in a few seconds.

The 458 Spider even feels fast as you plod along at 58 mph with cars passing you on a state highway between Houston and Austin.

The car isn't all about power and speed. The car's ceramic brakes give full control even when unleashing the ponies on the freeway, and the car has plenty of traction around tight corners.

Sure, there are plenty of options for consumers who want beautiful seats, dazzling dashes and the finest interior features.

But how many cars have you seen with an elegant door handle or roof liner? The answer is few, but Ferrari is one.

A Ferrari does come with a price tag to match, and some might think it's a better investment to buy a house than an Italian sports car. But if you've already made up your mind and have more than $200,000 sitting in the bank, you won't be disappointed with a Ferrari.

As Ferris Bueller said, "I highly recommend picking one up."

If you're a commoner though, you should take a cue from Ferris Bueller and find any way -- legal, of course -- to get inside one of these sports cars without actually breaking the bank.